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Address 1: 3255 Eden Avenue 
Address 2: 337 Kowalewski Hall
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City: Cincinnati
State: Ohio
Zip/Postal Code: 45229
Country: United States

Program Location:: Distance Pathway/Online
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: Erin Smith
  Title: Program Director- Graduate Online Programs
  Phone (Work): 513-558-7601
  Email: smith4e7@ucmail.uc.edu
- Name: Katelyn Eisenmann
  Title: Assistant Director of Student Recruitment
  Phone (Work): 513-556-6826
  Email: onlineenrollment@uc.edu

Institutional Website::
- https://www.online.uc.edu/degrees-programs/bachelors-required/masters/ms-pharmacy-leadership.html?utm_source=pharmgrad&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=PHLD-PharmGradListing-FY27&utm_content=Persona5
- https://www.online.uc.edu/degrees-programs/professional-development/graduate-certificates/pharmacy-leadership.html?utm_source=pharmgrad&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Cert-PHLD-PharmGradListing-FY27&utm_content=Persona5

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Program Application Deadline
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Application Deadline
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What is your application deadline for the upcoming academic year?: August 15, 2026
Does this program use rolling admissions?: Yes

Participation
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Is your program participating in PharmGrad?: No
Link to Application: https://online.uc.edu/apply-now/

Application Fee:: $65.00
Application Deadline Description::
Fall 2025 Semester - August 15
Spring 2026 Semester - December 15
Summer Semester - April 15

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Program Description
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Program Description:
Combining leadership and professional development content in a series of health care business and management courses, the Pharmacy Leadership Graduate program customizes the learning and growth experience. Pharmacist professionals, technicians, and student pharmacists will be prepared for career advancement in numerous healthcare roles. The program has a uniquely combined curriculum with courses provided by the Winkle College of Pharmacy, Lindner College of Business MBA Program, and College of Allied Health Sciences Master's in Health Administration (MHA) and Master's in Health Informatics (MHI) Programs. 

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Institution Information
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Is your institution public or private?: Public
Are you currently accepting applications for this program?: Yes
Program Start Term:: Fall, Spring, Summer
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Degree Requirements
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Credits Required for Degree: : 30
Required Rotations:: Not Required
Seminars:: Not Required
College-based Qualifying/Comprehensive Exam:: Not Required
Other Qualifying Exams or Certifications:: Not Required
Thesis/Dissertation:: Not Required
Additional Information about Degree Requirements::
In addition to the 27 hours of didactic coursework, students are required to complete a 3 credit hour capstone course with an applied project reflecting application and integration of their knowledge and skills in pharmacy leadership and management. Projects must be pre-approved by the Course Coordinator. The student will have project oversight and advising from a three-member capstone committee. This capstone prepares the student for independent application of leadership and management skills.

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Degree Information
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Delivery Method: Distance Pathway/Online
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Area(s) of Study:: Administrative Science, Education, Health Policy, Pharmaceutical Marketing, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmacy Care, Pharmacy Communication, Pharmacy Management, Pharmacy Marketing
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Program Statistics
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Have you previously enrolled students in this program?: Yes
Last academic year-number of matriculated students for your program:: 77
Last academic year-country of origin of the matriculated students:
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United States: 73
International: 4

Last academic year-average overall GPA of the matriculated students:: 3.86
Have you graduated your first class for this program?: Yes
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Last 5 academic years-estimated average years of study to graduation:: 1.5
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GRE and Other Tests
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GRE Section
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 Is the GRE required?: No

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Are any of the following tests required for international applicants?: TOEFL or IELTS
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Letters of Recommendation
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Letters of Recommendation:
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Are letters of recommendations required by your program?: Yes
 If yes, how many letters of recommendation are required?: 2

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References should come from individuals who can attest to your academic and professional skills. References from family, friends, current students, politicians, or clergy are not accepted.

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Other Admission Requirements
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Recommended overall GPA considered:: 3.0
Enter any additional information regarding application or admission requirements: :
BS Pharmacy or PharmD degree from an accredited institution (pharmacist)
OR Currently enrolled in a PharmD program
PharmD students must have completed the required foundational coursework to enroll (e.g. 1 year of pharmacy school)
OR Bachelor’s degree (Preferred in Science/Health related field) with work experience in pharmacy-related role
2 years minimum working experience, 5+ years experience preferred
Preference will be given to those with leadership or managerial experience in pharmacy-related positions

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Financial Support
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Percentage of students receiving financial support:: 20
Type of financial support available:: Department or University Scholarship
What is the minimum financial support for eligible students apart from tuition remission?: N/A
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The Taylor-Frank Fund was endowed to provide scholarships designated for graduate student support. The Marianne F. Ivey Fund was endowed to provide scholarships designated for graduate student support in the Pharmacy Leadership Program. Together, these funds provide annual scholarships awarded to students pursuing the Graduate Certificate or Master’s Degree in Pharmacy Leadership. Scholarship amounts will cover tuition of one course in the program. In some cases, smaller amounts will be awarded.

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Background Checks and Drug Screenings
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Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service?: We are not a participating PharmGrad program
Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Drug Screening Service?: We are not a participating PharmGrad program
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